Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Shrewsbury, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Shrewsbury

$2,221/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shrewsbury is $2,221 per month as of September 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $321 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shrewsbury

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shrewsbury rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Shrewsbury, MA

Average rent prices in Shrewsbury have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Shrewsbury, MA

Rent prices in Shrewsbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shrewsbury is $2,152, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Shrewsbury run $1,805 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,514.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

12%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,997

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,557

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,400

1%

23%

4 bedroom

$2,575

27%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,557

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shrewsbury, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Shrewsbury, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shrewsbury and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shrewsbury

Median rent price$2,221
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shrewsbury, MA is 14% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MA.

Discover rentals in Shrewsbury, MA

12 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shrewsbury

Nice 2nd floor unit in great location!!

12 #2, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
217 Grafton St Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shrewsbury

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
16 Shrewsbury Green Dr #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Shrewsbury

Completely renovated 2 Bedroom condo with heat included

16 Shrewsbury Green Dr #16, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
122 Crescent St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shrewsbury

3 beds

2 baths

$2,990

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Shrewsbury, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shrewsbury rental market.

How much is rent in Shrewsbury?

The average rent in Shrewsbury is $2,221 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shrewsbury?

Average rent prices in Shrewsbury have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Shrewsbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shrewsbury is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $321 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shrewsbury?

To comfortably afford rent in Shrewsbury, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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